May 2021 – EMPTY CLOUD ZEN

why do zazen?

[AUDIO AND TEXT] Often, Zen teachers tell students to avoid setting goals and expectations for their Zen practice – not to expect any results. “Zen is not a self-improvement program,” they say. “You’re already enlightened and awake,” they say. And then they turn right around and list various qualities that students can cultivate through practice:Continue reading “why do zazen?”

letting go of “letting-go”

[AUDIO AND TEXT] Zen practice is easy. All we have to do is sit still and pay attention. And we don’t even always have to sit still; we practice every moment, doing whatever it is we happen to be doing, being mindful of whatever it is we happen to be doing. If we’re lucky, weContinue reading “letting go of “letting-go””

koyo’s dragon-eating bird

[AUDIO AND TEXT] This talk was given by The Rev. Alice Cabotaje Roshi on April 1, 2021. Good evening! It is so nice to be here with you. Thank you, Nona, for inviting me to be with your group. Thank you, all, for having me share this time with you. Over the past weeks, IContinue reading “koyo’s dragon-eating bird”